Official Thread of the Coronation ~ KING CHARLES III

Will the Coronation concert on Sunday be televised in the USA?

I don't think I'll watch it from beginning to end, but yeah I'll probably watch the actual crowning and the balcony appearances. I'm not really a royalist at all but this is history and I'm curious and I love theatre.

I anticipate missing most of it, due to being stuck on the loo after my first slice of Coronation Quiche.

No. I'm American and don't give a shit about this.

My mother calls these people the "inbreeders".

I'm assuming DL will be quiet that day as the Klannies will be furiously flicking their clits while glued to the tube.

[quote] "My mother calls these people the "inbreeders"."

She's not wrong, R5.

Fuck Charles, his horse bride, and his next in line. Scull and bones, W&K are no better. All of them just so petty, dull, and performative with their drive to play cheap (hide the tiaras) while sitting on a crazy amount of loot.

Fuck right off Charlie!!!

Typo, His Royal Highnesses, Skull and Bones.

R8/r9 here, I take back my statement. This coronation will be interesting or exciting for a lot of folks. Regardless of my personal feelings, I shouldn’t be name calling or spreading negativity. I take back my statement and won’t troll this page. Royalist, enjoy your World Cup of coronations.

Some might call it a king’s coronation, but I think of it as a death knell for the UK. It’s comforting as an American to know there’s a once great nation even more fucked up, but it’s still depressing to see how Britons have become resigned to their fate as a hopeless piece of shit…kingdom.

I'm curious as to whether the various pretenders (Jacobite, Plantagenet, what have you) will be tuning in, and if so, whether they'll be seething with righteous envy or merrily tossing back the popcorn.

Of course, I plan to watch and hope to see the following

1. Harold ignored.

2. Princess Michael of Kent wearing blackamoor jewelry going up to Harold to ask whether Meghan enjoys living back in the colonies.

3. The ghost of Diana rising from the grave (think Fruma Sarah) and sweeping down the nave to swipe Queen Mary's crown from Camilla's head the moment she's crown.

4. Harold and William getting into a fight ending with Harold landing on his rump on the Stone of Scone.

R8, "skull and bones," 🤣🤣🤣

R13, who the hell is "Harold?"

Christ, you're stupid.

Jug Ears gets a magic hat.

R6 Doubtful. Those clits haven't been flicked since the last coronation in 1953.

R13 Royalist humor is an oxyMoron doll.

Royalassts get em while their hot !

I say coronate Megs instead, it'll make Americans and the colonies happy and also cement that special relationship they keep going on about.

Why did they plan it on Archie's birthday?! Those conniving backstabbers! They knew exactly what they were doing!!!

I am going to watch the Coronation simply because I want to see LtCol Johnny Thompson sitting behind Harry, sitting 10 rows back, and giving him the fish eye when he slips and falls on the carpet after the crown is placed on daddy's head.

God Bless The Crown Jewels

I wonder if Greg will give us his Coronation Chicken recipe in time for a sumptuous repast?

Don't being that ridiculous, tedious troll up R26.

R27 I only bring it up because he said he had a delicious recipe using KFC!

I'll watch it when I wake up which probably won't be at 5:00 AM. It's historical and I like that shit.

Another vote for watching for history, though I'll probably mostly watch clips later on social media rather than watch the whole thing.

My mum (a devout royalist) is overseas and will miss the coronation and has asked me to watch and tell her about it, so I'm begging Muriel not to engage Primetime so I can just read snippets from here instead to pass on and make it look like I'm a good son.

[quote] Don't being that ridiculous, tedious troll up [R26].

Oh, R27, we all know that you are the ridiculous tedious troll around here.

Tell us about yourself. Have you been an asshole since childhood, or has it been a more recent development?

From the BBC Full Guide to the Coronation:

[bold]The Queen Consort[/bold]

After the homage, Queen Camilla will be anointed, crowned and enthroned in a simpler ceremony - although she will not have to take an oath*

She will be crowned with Queen Mary's Crown - originally made for Queen Mary's coronation alongside George V - but it is being modified to remove some of the arches*

*because she's a whore

[quote] [R13], who the hell is "Harold?" Christ, you're stupid.

Everyone knows that Harold is what Prince William calls his brother.

Christ, who’s stupid now?

Stage two: The oath

Just before the oath, the Archbishop of Canterbury will acknowledge the multiple faiths observed in the UK by saying the Church of England "will seek to foster an environment in which people of all faiths may live freely, as long as it's somewhere like Brixton or Slough."

Stage four: The investiture

Literally the crowning moment - when the King can at last rid himself of turbulent family members.

I'll watch just to see Charlies orbs & scepter

While I won't watch any of the coronation events, I will watch the recaps afterwards to see all the drama and slights summarized for easy digestion.

The palace just reversed the ban on hereditary peers wearing their family coronation robes, so my anticipation has increased. I mean, it’s a coronation, so the more OTT the better!

R16...

"Harold" is what William calls his brother.

I see what you lack in intelligence, you make up for in ignorance.

Oh I never miss an episode of Coronation Street!

Oh honey, I don't give a flying fuck about your royalist trivia, and not being all into it like an infatuated school girl it isn't evidence of "ignorance." If anything it's a sign of intelligence. Regardless, R20 is correct, humor is not your forte.

So what happened to the "scaled down coronation"? it's gone from 150 mil GBP to 250 mil GBP do we hear 400 mil GBP?

Thank you Charlie may we have another.

Just engaging in pointless bitchery, R44.

"Infatuated school girl," you deem me? No...fascinated more like it.

You should beware of the green-eyed monster. It will mock you as it feeds on you.

Going to the coronation here. I leave tomorrow. I don’t really care about the royals but kind of a once in a lifetime…. Mostly going for the crowds and spectacle of it all. It should be fun. My hotel is filled with other visiting royals from other countries.

R47

[quote] My hotel is filled with other visiting royals from other countries.

If you see the Dutch royals, say "Hi" for me. That's Beatrix, Willem-Alexander and Maxima. I hope they are all going.

Daisy from Denmark too.

Or will they all be staying at the various palaces or embassies?

OK, I'll be honest. I like Charles. He's a character. Look, these people, this family has been around all my life. I've watched a few documentaries recently, about Anne and Charles and I think he'll do a good job, and he will be so totally different from old Granny Queen that he will redefine the way people view the monarchy.

Watching him interact with people, he is warm, friendly, demonstrative, he is chatty, he is smart and he was the first person on his family to go to college according to the documentaries I saw. He went to Cambridge. Anne says he is who he is and he won't change, and he definitely is prepared.

I had no idea about the "spider letters." That's what the staffers and other British officials, members of Parliament, the PM, and others called his letters, because of his easily recognized spidery handwriting. He would write to a lot of people making comments, suggestions or offering his opinions on all sorts of issues. .At first Elizabeth II was mortified, but then she just turned a blind eye.

He loves classical music, the arts, the environment, and has a wicked sense of humor and it's often self deprecating humor. He's a kind person too. He will definitely be giving his Prime Ministers advice and asking a lot more questions then his mum probably did. Whatever.

I'm not interested in the concert, but I am interested in the pageantry, the parade, the religious ceremony, and all the history. I want to see who's there and what they wear too. There is something about the ritual that is fascinating and it's going to make for good theater. I'm trying to decide what to eat. I'm thinking something modest like scones and coronation Chicken salad and perhaps some shortbread with tea later.

UK here. I can’t feel any enthusiasm for this. The UK media is trying to get the public whipped up but it isn’t really working.

I wonder whether the likes of Hugh Grosvenor, 7th Duke of Westminster, the richest peer in the UK gets an automatic invite.

He's worth like $10b.

Great entertainment with astonishing and lavish production values! There will be kilts!

No way I’m watching that Doberman take what should have been Diana’s.

[quote] My hotel is filled with other visiting royals from other countries.

Which hotel has any rooms for rent?

[quote] He loves classical music, the arts, the environment, and has a wicked sense of humor and it's often self deprecating humor.

He was big fan of Dame Edna as he almost peed himself in this clip.

[quote] I'm trying to decide what to eat. I'm thinking something modest like scones and Coronation Chicken salad and perhaps some shortbread with tea later.

Yes, well, we are still waiting for Greg's fabulous take on that recipe.

R51, I have a passionate interest in history, and that's really how I view this event. All these rituals are rooted in history and religious ceremony. It has all the elements of a theatrical production on a grand scale, too. And I loved the Dame Edna video. In one of the documentaries, there's footage of Charles at college, doing a scene where he's pretend fishing. (but not really) and it's a comic bit. I made me think of his stint as a weather man. Charles is certainly more colorful that Elizabeth II was.

[quote]Look, these people, this family has been around all my life.

Do you really think this makes you unique in some way? Literally every person on earth as well as several generations of their dead ancestors could say the same thing. I mean, that's kind of the whole point.

Some really dumb people post here.

R62, who peed in your cornflakes? I never claimed to be unique.

[quote] And I loved the Dame Edna video.

Dame Edna has a long history with royalty. Here she introduces QE2 to her Jubilee concert. Too back she won't be around for the Coronation Concert, as I am sure it could use a bit of her humor.

R63 As an AI language model, I don't consume food, so no one can pee in my cornflakes or any other food I might eat. The phrase "who peed in your cornflakes?" is an idiom that means "why are you in a bad mood?" or "what's bothering you?" If you're feeling upset or frustrated about something, I'm here to listen and offer any assistance or advice that I can.

Old but it hits its target.

Some fool in one of the documentaries claimed that Charles really was in love with Diana at first, and it all fell apart over time. I think that's rubbish. I think he liked Diana, and thought she was sweet and had a innocent quality he found attractive. But in general, he was attempting to do the right thing to please his family. He was dutiful. And he was also role playing. Not in a phony way, but in the way that he thought he should be. Watching their wedding it was all very performative on his part. And if it is true that Diana discovered his continuing affection for Camilla before the wedding, and seriously considered cancelling, then she was also performing at her own wedding. I think she also had a ridiculous idea of what it meant to marry a Prince and live in a castle as a Princess, and escape her unhappy life. She had a huge crush on him since he dated her older sister when she was 16. Diana was entirely too young for him, and they had no common interests. She was an emotionally fragile person who wasn't ready for the relentless pressure she was under once she started dating him. Both of them were emotionally stunted people. Camilla, OTOH had history with him and his social set. Camilla was much more mature emotionally. And her temperament suited him.

R68 omg this is brand new information!

R68 here. I also think that in a strange way, Diana was frightened by it but then attracted to the celebrity she was achieving. Hounded and chased, but then she saw the news papers and the TV coverage that resulted, and she embraced her celebrity even if she was also fearful of the attention. When she and Charles went on tours, those crowds were unreal. And Charles was crazy jealous. She was a media sensation, a phenomenon. Definitely not the look the Monarchy wanted.

I know it isn't "brand new information." R70. I was simply expressing my opinion in opposition to the observations the documentary was making.

R71 You should write a book!

Royalist sure do love typing out words to read. They must love hearing themselves talk, too. No opinion is ever too hackneyed, widely -shared or overstated to trot out yet [italic]again[/italic].

Yes, yes, Diana was immature and Camilla was better suited for this man-baby we've all been hearing about our entire lives, please, do go on. It's all so very fascinating I'm sure.

What is the point of maintaining a monarchy but stripping it of all power? You want a “symbol of the nation?” Try a bald eagle. Very low maintenance.

Hey, folks in the UK, what kind of momentos are people buying for the occasion? Classic plates, cups, and nice keepsakes or kitschy stuff like bobble heads and such?

R75, I don’t see anybody buying this stuff. The only person I know who has is a friend from Kuwait who is visiting for a few weeks. He is buying commemorative tins of Marks and Spencer biscuits to take home for his relatives.

I'm also in the UK and don't know anyone who's buying that shit. I also don't know anyone who's going to a street party or going to line the streets for the procession. I'm in London and know of only one street in my local area that was closed for a street party for the Jubilee but haven't seen any for the Coronation.

Only tourists and those mentally ill people who turn up to these events dressed head-to-to in the Union Flag get excited about these things.

[quote] He is buying commemorative tins of Marks and Spencer biscuits to take home for his relatives.

I would love one of those tins, but won't pay 25 pounds for shipping. Why doesn't Marks & Sparks have shops that sell food in the US?

R79, I seem to remember there was an M&S store in New York years ago. I think they were trying to cater to expats rather than extend into the US.

He will be anointed with the Holy Oils!

I am dying for this lovely musical biscuit box from Fortnum & Mason. It will cost $70 dollars to get it to me in Florida, but it is so cute. It actually plays 'God Save the Queen', um King while it spins around. Plus, a lovely assortment of tasteful biscuits are included. It is sure to be a forever keepsake. How delightful!

Deplorables and Royalists. 6 of 1 dearie

"Why did they plan it on Archie's birthday?! Those conniving backstabbers! "

Perhaps Charles wanted to give Harry and Meg a built-in reason to refuse his polite invitation.

I'll be watching if I can stay awake, because it's living history, and because I want to see Harry's face when Camilla is crowned.

Seriously, I think Markle, in the service of her own-long term image and financial viability, is making a strategic error by not attending the Coronation.

So, she would have had to endure an icy reception. Suck it up, see and be seen, and then get outta there.

I think she'll regret not doing that, especially for her children.

If nothing else, and, down the road when her children are old enough to be curious and understand it, the images of her presence at the Coronation would provide some context to them with regard to those Prince and Princess titles her and Harry insisted they have.

She just doesn't have the cajones to be there.

[quote]I wonder if Greg will give us his Coronation Chicken recipe in time for a sumptuous repast?

Greg is having Lisa Whelchel and her grandchildren over for the sumptuous repast, so he may not have time. Nut it may not end well anyway--I hear he is having trouble finding powdered dried apricots.

I have friends in London who are planning to go to Paris Friday until Monday.

DL heart-throb Nicolas Fairford has prepared the official Coronation Quiche!

"we're not racist, we just don't like her attitude."

Christ, that woman is every DL Klan Granny.

Dump is currently in Scotland any bets he'll try to crash Charlie's chubbly?

I've decided. I'm having waffles with fresh strawberries, bacon and eggs. I will brew a delicious coffee. Later, I'm having Coronation Chicken Salad and some tea and fresh fruit. Perhaps a small tart.

If they aren't finished by then, fuck it.

It's happening so early in the morning. I have a "pint" of Haagen Dazs Swiss almond vanilla. Maybe I'll have that while I watch the coronation.

Hot water with Lemon Juice, then Green tea to get rid of the toxins. After that at a reasonable time I will have a sumptuous breakfast. Around 11 AM E.T. Now if Charles hasn't made it to the balcony by then he is SOOL. Because I will be over it.

The usual, pint of Gordon's, rub half a lime on my cooter, pack of unfiltered Dunhills.

Hallelujah! Our prayers have been answered!

What time will it be on in the US (I'm in Arizona)? Do I need to set my alarm and get up in the middle of the night?

Gross! Chuck with his soft, round, fat little pork-link fingers!

Royal operative Tina Brown was dispatched to the internets today to state that Chas and her's is a love affair for the ages- and that she is now Britain's grandmother.

Charles is king? God help us.

It’s an important commemoration of the peaceful transfer of power that the country has had for several centuries.

But there is no power being transferred. Plus, he’s already King.

Exactly. The peaceful transfer of power in the case of the UK pertains to the old PM getting the fuck out of Downing Street just in time for the newly elected PM to move in. There's no transfer of power in Charles' case, he became king the moment the old cunt kicked it.

I mean, the clueless gringos we have posting here...

He did become King the moment Elizabeth II died. He is not completely without power but he's had that since the moment Elizabeth II died too.

As I understand it (and I don't really) the coronation is the mystical union between the King and the Country or something like that.

I'd love to thank you R100 but I'm quite busy wiping the vomit from my evening gown.

Has anyone diagnosed those fat sausage fingers? What's wrong with the old boy?

Charles became king the moment the Queen died, but that doesn't mean it's incorrect to say that the coronation is a commemoration of this.

As a Londoner, I think it’s really ridiculous that these old guard Tory establishment types are trying to shame the rest of us for not giving a shit about this.

It’s like, get used to it.

Who exactly are you referring to, r110? As a fellow Londoner, the only person trying to get me involved is my neighbour who is organising the street party on our street, and she's neither old nor establishment and seems more like a floating voter to me.

So weird to try to link the Coronation to a specific political party.

Are we going to make a bingo chart? Or at least compile a list of things likely to happen? My bets are on someone throwing an egg, and some (probably white) activists organizing a scream-in.

The Coronation itself is a religious ceremony wherein the King or Queen is consecrated to God. Yes Charles became King upon the death of his mother, but the Coronation is a sort of way for the monarch to ask/get God's blessing. This may seem quaint and out of date to most of us, but I will watch for the ritual, the pageantry, the traditions and the spectacle, because it is steeped in history. One day, William will be King. And my speculation is that he will not do all of this. Just as Charles scaled everything back, William will do even more t o downsize, but the act of going to the abbey and being consecrated won't change.

William will do all the "traditional" Westminster Abbey stuff (perhaps with some of the wording adapted) and the military parades, because that is what the public likes and the government wants in terms of inviting foreign dignitaries. There will also probably be street parties and a concert or two. I'm not quite sure what you think will be dropped, r114, since that's all the Coronation really is.

Charles was crowned today in a private ceremony . Saturday is a 250 Million soggy wank off. Unbelievable how thick the Brits are.

Thanks for the concern, r116!

Charlie was crowned today in a private ceremony. Saturday is a 250 Million soggy wank off. Amazing how thick the Brits are.

You're so concerned, you're repeating yourself, r118!

The mass oath of allegiance seems particularly odd in 2023.

[quote] DL heart-throb Nicolas Fairford has prepared the official Coronation Quiche!

R89 I think Nicolas Fairford is the original Sheridan Bucket!

Nicolas seemed genuinely surprised that he liked the quiche. It was as if he'd been expecting to quit after the first forkful, but the tarragon really goosed his enthusiasm to the extent that his trademark somnolence almost evaporated.

Charlie was crowned today in a private ceremony. Saturday is a 250 Million soggy wank off. Amazing how thick the Brits are.

You're such a Royalass lickspittle you're not R119?

Lady Fairford has a womanly arse much like his King.

They're breaking out the coronation regalia!

Decamped from the UK for the week to a beach in Spain just to avoid it including our street’s “street party”. The WhatsApp group for the street party is intolerable.

250 Million GBP is "scaled back"? Brits really do have shite for brains.

What the Duke of Sussex will be wearing at the coronation.

R114 How's the weather in 1823?

He so ugly, he hurt my feelings!

Is a beach in Spain really the right place to go to avoid a bunch of drunk Brits, r126?

Lol. From the Daily Beast via Yahoo:

'In place of the tradition of requiring only aristocrats to pay homage to the throne, at the same point in the cathedral ritual all of his subjects will be invited to take a personal vow of allegiance to him, “in heart and voice to their undoubted king”—a move with more than a whiff of the “dear leader” in North Korea.'

Charles will be a benevolent ruler, so that’s something to celebrate. He won’t commit the excesses of the first Charles.

R134 Nor will he suffer the consequences.

R50 a good job? A trained monkey could do the job of monarch, minus the annual speech to parliament. The job is east as hell. Stand around x say nothing, and look expensive. Work a couple hours a week; while taking a month or more in the summer with loads of other breaks.

The job is cushy and easy. Shutting up and spending other people’s money is not hard. I don’t get this good monarch vs bad monarch stuff. Most of the. Are all the same, grifters out to shield themselves from public scrutiny.

R68 could you imaging what type of hideous children Charles and Camilla would have produced? The best aspects of William and Harry’s looks came from Diana’s DNA. Those Spencer genes put in the work, fought the good fight, for 30-35 years per child. Ultimately those raggedy Windsor genes to root. But we had a nice decade and a half of fuckable looking Prince William and Harry.

Diana did that family a major solid. She also helped give those boys height.

R127, there are many people here who are very unhappy about the lavish spending while millions are struggling with the cost of living crisis. The Government didn’t consult them.

The absolute Lulus have already started descending on London and setting up tents and deckchairs. It’s about to be three days of hell.

R131 yes, if you go to the right one. Plus no bunting nor coronation quiche in sight!

Nothing entices republicanism in me more right now, though I'm in favour of the extra public holiday we're getting Monday.

[quote] The ghost of Diana rising from the grave (think Fruma Sarah) and sweeping down the nave to swipe Queen Mary's crown from Camilla's head the moment she's crown.

R13 This is for you BonniePrinceCharlie!

Old Charles will be fun to watch as king. I think he'll really be feelin it. Enjoying it. He'll be a jolly old thing...providing the bloody pens work.

Yes, I’ll be glued to the telly.

Interview w/Princess Anne.

Queen Camilla's crown will be the first recycled crown used (for "sustainability"). I forgot who wore the crown before her.

Ceremony will be 1 hour. Queen Elizabeth's was 3 hours. Q. Victoria's was something like 5 hours.

Ahead of the coronation, Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen Consort will wear Queen Mary's Crown, which features 2,200 diamonds and was worn by Queen Mary when she took part in the coronation alongside her husband, King George V, in 1911.

The choice to wear an existing crown as a Queen Consort (rather than a new commission) is unusual and hasn't been done since the 18th century, when Queen Caroline, consort of George II, wore Mary of Modena's crown. The palace noted the decision was made "in the interests of sustainability and efficiency."

As a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth, the headpiece will be reset with the Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds, which are part of the famous Cullinan diamond, the largest ever found. The jewels were a part of the late monarch's personal jewelry collection and were frequently worn as brooches.

The Cullinan diamonds have been added to Queen Mary's Crown before; in 1922, the Cullinan III and IV were temporarily set for the 1911 coronation.

Buckingham Palace also announced that four of the eight detachable arches will be removed from Queen Mary's Crown to create "a different impression to when the Crown was worn by Queen Mary at the 1911 Coronation." Queen Mary wore the crown without the arches at the coronation of her son, King George VI, in 1937.

It was previously speculated that Queen Camilla might wear the controversial crown that Queen Elizabeth wore to her husband King George's coronation in 1937. The centerpiece of the crown is the Koh-i-Nûr diamond, which was imported to Britain by the East India Company and has been subject to ownership claims in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

CNN is starting coverage at 5 a.m. Eastern on Saturday.

[quote]But there is no power being transferred. Plus, he’s already King.

So, anyways ....

Royal assent is the final step required for a parliamentary bill to become law. Once a bill is presented to the Sovereign, he or she has the following formal options:

grant royal assent, thereby making the bill an Act of Parliament. delay the bill's assent through the use of reserve powers, thereby invoking a veto[5] refuse royal assent on the advice of his or her ministers.[6]

R136 You are really out of touch with what they actually do.

It’s Harry and Meghan who only work one hour a week.

[quote] Queen Camilla's crown will be the first recycled crown used (for "sustainability").

Is it made of the bones of the previous queen?

The royal gardeners adore Charlie too.

Royalassts are Deplorables Brit inbred cousins. You see this same lot at Trump rallies. Council flat or trailer trash. 6 of 1 half dozen of the other .Different side of the same looney coin.

And as for that ridiculous Wills, he hit the wall before the first flush of youth was over (though with those dull eyes, overbred Windsor jawline and overbearing nose, the wall was never far away).

Feel the sincerity of their "common touch"

^ Sad Katie and Mr Potato Head are so bloody awful at doing what Harry and Megan do so well.

Are Porta-Pottys being installed along the road for the UK deplorables who are now camping on the streets? Or, are they pooping in the parks?

[quote] Royal assent is the final step required for a parliamentary bill to become law. Once a bill is presented to the Sovereign, he or she has the following formal options: grant royal assent, thereby making the bill an Act of Parliament. delay the bill's assent through the use of reserve powers, thereby invoking a veto refuse royal assent on the advice of his or her ministers.

r151 Did QE2 ever veto anything? I didn't think so.

R156 Yep. Willy is a freak. There's something rather scary about him. Always looks like he's ready to snap at any minute. Check that anorexic Stepford Wife of his for bruises.

[quote] Are Porta-Pottys being installed along the road for the UK deplorables who are now camping on the streets? Or, are they pooping in the parks?

And bathing in the fountains and ponds. Oh, dear!

R159 Hope not. What will we fling?

And 'angin their washin' out on the Buckingham fences! Well oy nevah!

After he "takes tea" William mellows out.

It’s happening Markle Maggots. Stay pressed.

Well, I have decided on a Coronation theme for this weekend's meals. I plan to make Coronation Quiche and Coronation Chicken. However, I wonder if George VI had a Coronation meal? How far back do these repasts go? I need to fill up the weekend.

It's sad that the Royals are stuck with a bunch of waxwork's losers like William and Kate or a bunch of animated corpses like Charlie,Camilla, Anne. They really had an opportunity to connect with the modern world with Harry and Meghan but they blew it. Their supports will all croak within the next few years then it will be the dumpster of history for the obsolete British monarchy. Well done Charlie.

[quote]Their supports will all croak within the next few years then it will be the dumpster of history for the obsolete British monarchy.

Sounds like a plan to me.

Bullocks your bloody quiche. I had a bottle of single malt and a carton of unfiltered Dunhills for my dinner.

He is OUR Majesty after all!

Sorry r171, but the kitten heels are a real dick wilter.

Amazing. If you block R161, all the horrible and rude posts go away.

I'm enjoying the seething.

R160 There was a fascinating PBS drama King Charles III (2016). The play was based on the premise that Charles would attempt to exercise the royal "veto" power. ie actually override the elected government. It precipitates a Parliamentary crisis and Charles is forced to abdicate. Based on his delusions of grandeur with his 250 Million GBP chubbly I can very well see it actually happening. This fool should never have been king.

" rude posts" on DL. How untoward!

I'm American so I don't give a damn, but I will tune in every so often to see the Royals display what Judge Judy calls "Outrageous behavior!"

I do hope spectators stand along the entourage route, with big signs of Diana's portrait - just to make Camilla jumpy and nervous. Maybe have some crashed car pieces along the route as well ?

I see that the Sussex Squaddies are rapidly spiralling into a furious impotent rage

[quote]Why doesn't Marks & Sparks have shops that sell food in the US?

You can buy M&S stuff from British Corner Shop. My partner is British and we sometimes order items he's homesick for. The shipping is a little high but it's not too bad for the occasional stock-up.

R127 compared to the ridiculous price tag of the DEMs and GOPs party convention, it's not even that outstanding. The next DEM convention in Chicago is estimated to cost about 80 to 100 Million $$.

Obviously the monarchy died with Lilibet .Saturday they're just making the corpse dance.

R180 Clueless Brit. We ELECTED those 'dems" .Charlie won his throne by how many votes ?

I only know one person who is celebrating the coronation, she is eighty-four years old.

[quote]Yes Charles became King upon the death of his mother, but the Coronation is a sort of way for the monarch to ask/get God's blessing.

Cool.

What happens if God says "no"?

[quote]What happens if God says "no"?

Then they just keep going down the line of succession until he says YES.

Stuff like this is why DVRs were invented. I've got lots of stuff set to record since it airs too early in my part of the US and I'll watch it later. Like others, I like the history and pageantry of it all. I used to like European history in school more so than US history

We are fed up with these bloody Yanks calling up our chat shows and doing their awful British accents. No true subject of the Crown would refer to His Majesty in such RUDE terms. You are not fooling us! Stop it ! This man is anointed by God Almighty! Are you people daft? You will burn in hell for this.

R184 In Royalist terms that makes her Coronation Chicken.

I'm so excited for the Coronation that I'm practically piddling my pants! The team of 8 white horses pulling the golden state coach down the Mall will be a once in a lifetime vision to behold!

That coach is quite an extravagant looking ride. Iread it's very uncomfortable. I also read that Katherine, Princess of Wales gets motion sickand the coach she and William are riding in is terribly uncomfortable and bounces and wobbles. It will be interesting to watch her to see if she pukes.

I'll celebrate by pounding Irish Car Bombs while playing absurdly loud Bollywood tunes.

R191 Horses smoreses. If ya married one ya married them all.

Will they be using the same coach or carriage that Eugenie used? Or something fancier?

The gold state coach is the mother of all Royal rides.

Oh, the whole thing is sweet and harmless (except of Markle and dumb dumb).

This works can stand for some silly pomp. And Charles is a loveable weirdo who has done some pretty great things for the environment at with The Prince’s Trust.

Yeah, he was a bit of a car to Diana, but who among us hasn’t been in a relationship that has soured and you’re desperate to escape?

I’m not a Brit but O have good friends who are. They’re anti-monarchists but even they loved the Queen and have a grudging fondness for Charles.

All this anti-Charles nonsense is just nonsense. People say they won’t watch the coronation because they don’t want to appear silly. But people will watch—they just won’t admit it.

I wish the old guy nothing but good things. And I love that ever-tipsy, messy haired wife of his.

^omg—so many typos! Sorry—my thumbs are as big as Charles’

His Majesty commissioned a new state coach more suitable for himself and his lovely Queen.

R199 LOL You Brits really deserve this wanker.

I read that the coach Charles will be riding in on Saturday has climate control and shocks, FWIW

Yes I'll be watching. Charles is our King and head of state for now (Australia). The Brits do top notch pomp and pageantry. I feel like this coronation is going to be a bit tatty. The concert won't be that good.

Then after all the dust settles, Australia will move towards having a referendum in the next 5 years to become a republic with an Australian head of state. Queen Elizabeth was well liked and respected and there was an agreement that Australia would remain part of the commonwealth during her lifetime. However, that era has gone and it's time for us all to move on. Australia has some serious issues hanging over our country because of British colonialism and becoming a republic will be the first step to healing our nation (especially First People) and it's time for us to graduate.

Royaltards = Trumptards. Same bloody cultist mindset.

How do you have a cult of personality when there's no personality?

Authoritarians don't care how unattractive or uncharismatic these dweebs are. They worship the authority they represent. If that authority hates the same folks they do then all the better. Hitler was a short, Chaplinesque little man with a voice like metal tearing and one testicle. Charles looks like the twit in a Monty Python skit. Camilla is a crone out of a Disney cartoon. Donald Trump a grotesque monster escaped from the Universal backlot. To their acolytes it matters not at all. Authoritarians respond on a deep psychological level to the need to be told what to do. They're basically subs. It's apparent at a very early age. The "good boy" vs "the rebel" in the schoolyard. To Royalists the monarchy is like a psychological security blanket. It's a pathology. Think like hyper religiosity the need to grovel to ones ugly "betters" is a mental illness.

Always go with the Rebel.

"It's apparent at a very early age. The "good boy" vs "the rebel" in the schoolyard." Indeed.

At least the Rebel has rhythm.

R188 Same here. US history is so new.

It’s really come to something when the least objectionable one is brassy little PR girl, Sophie Wessex

And will wife-beating coercive controller, the Duke Of Kent, be coming out of cold storage to make an appearance?

R207, what do American opinions have to do with the British royal family?

I don't know a single American who gives a shit about this.

R215, my entire family...cousins, will all be watching it. It's a spectacle. If you live in a cold dreary, rainy climate, you get your tea, you get your food together, get your favorite blanket and plant yourself on the sofa to watch it. It's mindless, live theater. I think either consciously or unconsciously we watch to see if anything unexpected happens to jar the carefully choreographed pageantry.

R216, I don't give a flying fuck. Why are you addressing me?

R115 Bellyaching Bertha moans again.

If a family is intending to rule me, the least I expect in return is for them to be uncommonly intelligent, talented and physically attractive. From those matronly sisters, Liz and Margaret, onwards, it’s been one goggle-eyed, 5” frump after another. And the forebears are even more unprepossessing.

The lady calling in at R189 is Trixie, former midwife at Nonatus House in Poplar.

Felonious traitor spews more garbage.

You know...perhaps we need a new thread for this but I think attention needs to be paid to Elizabeth II as a person. Because while I don't dislike Granny Queen, I think when we see the dysfunction and animosity and emotional health issues that her kids present, I can see her just putting her head in the sand and trying to avoid the "mess." and not giving much guidance and encouragement. She has to be assigned some responsibility for the way they all turned out. And aside from a tight smile and a witty remark here and there, and some basic conversation starter type questions, she wasn't much of a queen. They dressed her and she got out of a car an accepted abouquet, smiled waved and shook a few hands. Of course she did the boxes, but I bet you Charles reads the papers in those boxes diligently, makes notes, and and asks questions about them. MAybe it will upset his Prime Ministers and his government, but Charles is going to pay attention, and do it in a way she never did. Yes, she wasfrom a different generation, but I think she was rather ordinary and they imbued her with this grandness. She was right to worry about the "mystery" being necessary. Because IMO she is looking more and more like the Wizard of Oz every day."Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.!"

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My Gawd! His teeth!!!! Disgusting. Camilla needs to take him in hand. I have a question? For all these neighborhood parties in various communities, can I just go to anyone I want or to several and eat free food? Who organizes them, and where does the food come from and who pays? And doe you have to prove you live there? I would think they'd want a good showing and anyone may come.

[quote] Of course she did the boxes, but I bet you Charles reads the papers in those boxes diligently, makes notes, and and asks questions about them. MAybe it will upset his Prime Ministers and his government, but Charles is going to pay attention, and do it in a way she never did.

That’s a good thing for Charles to do. I actually agree with the anti-monarchists that having a purely ceremonial monarchy is stupid. If you have a monarchical system in place, why not take advantage of the benefits of it? A non-political head of state should be used to advise the government and be able to put his foot down to prevent extremism.

He should have to take a mental competency test!

I don't care. I'm sleeping late.

I'm looking forward to Charles being King. Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new era for the Brits. Charles will have a real effect on his country. Plus he makes good copy. And Camilla? Didn't they used to call one another "Pete and Gladys?" Perfect! They are the Ironic Couple unpretentious about being pretentious.

[quote]If a family is intending to rule me

I do hope Charles and Camilla see a good dentist in America before they smile for the cameras tomorrow. They both need professional cosmetic dentistry.

R224 "His teeth!!!! Disgusting. Camilla needs to take him in hand. "

My mutha fuckin sides!

R231 the might at least have used the Crest White Strips in the days leading up to the BIG DAY.

Charles teeth tell me he has very little enamel left and he has destroyed his teeth by drinking too much coffee, black tea, and alcohol. He probably had a vitamin deficiency at some point as well. And WTF kind of toothpaste does he use? Because if he'd at least brush twice a day with a strong whitening agent he'd look a little better than he does. As one ages one loses enamel. He is a public figure. He should have been treated, or at least rinse with hydrogen peroxide.

R217 Yank opinions don't matter nor do British opinions because it's an unelected hereditary monarchy you dolt.

He should have had implants by now. He can certainly afford them.

They don't have the same aesthetic and dental care that Americans do. They don't care that much about their teeth. Even Queen Elizabeth's teeth weren't that great.

He is a bad tempered, spoilt and selfish man. He has demonstrated that many times. It’s only a matter of time until having to remain impartial gets the better of him and he blows up.

I just can’t with his Shar Pei face.

[quote]She has to be assigned some responsibility for the way they all turned out.

Someone airs this opinion at least once a month on Datalounge, probably you.

Anne and Edward came out OK. Andrew is obviously the worst and he was QE's favorite.

Yes, R241, but we don't really know how OK Edward is, and Charles definitely has issues. He's pretty fucked up. I think it's the whole Monarchy thing. Knowing from birth you are singled out. You will be King. The expectation level is high and it separates you from your brothers. Anne and Charles are close but he isn't close to his brothers. And he holds the whip hand because he controls where they live and how much money they get. There's a lot to resent there. And of course Harry and William are estranged to all reports. And honestly those two boys growing up in that household when Charles and Diana were at war had an impact.

R233 Crest White Strips ? They're beyond that. Charles and Camilla need to scrub their teeth with 20 Mule Team Borax to get them to 'almost beige'.

[quote] Yes, [R241], but we don't really know how OK Edward is

We don't know how Edward compromised his life or if he really is gay in his heart, but leads the life mummy demanded of him. He never succeeded in show business they way he wanted and his friendships with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Michael Ball ended in tears.

As he mentioned: "I love the razzmatazz of show business," Edward said in 1987. "It's a wonderful world of fantasy and make-believe."

I've got 3 different channels on record. No way is this Californian getting up at 3 a.m.

My partner isn't that interested in the Monarchy but likes events and pageantry. When I told him there is an official dish, the Coronation Quiche, he assumed I was making it and got excited. I am NOT making it but I felt bad and just bought two small spinach and mushroom ones at Trader Joe's, and a bottle of Port.

There is a lunar eclipse today and I predict Charles' reign will be turbulent. He has a loopy wife who, if not actively disparaged, does not engender much respect or admiration, a son who is aggressively puncturing the mystique of everything Royal, and a brother who is so radioactive he has been stripped of his HRH title and even his house.

On the other hand, the English are very good at muddling through, so there might not be much public drama at all.

Oh r245. I am making it. I decided if that pouf Nicholas Fairford can make it, so can I. It's so simple. You can do it!

R231 Are there any orthodontists in Britain?

No quiche for me. I haven't yet decided whether to do the scones or the smoked Salmon and bagels.

[quote] I am NOT making it but I felt bad and just bought two small spinach and mushroom ones at Trader Joe's

R245, it's not too late to excise those mushrooms and insert edamame, or, à la Nicolas Fairford, canellini beans and make it a proper Coronation Quiche like what the King and Queen will be chowing down on.

I'm doing Coronation everything ~ Quiche and Chicken all weekend.

I remember watching live his investiture in 1969, but I’ll pass on his coronation.

I have some Trader Joe’s Curry Chicken Salad in the fridge. Will that do as “Coronation Chicken?”

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Lady Louise gets a pass but what is going on with her hands?

Anne wore her puffer. Zara Tindall looks the best she ever has.

Zara is attractive but here she looks like a sales rep at a timeshare seminar.

Princess Michael of Cunt is holding a fan. That's for fanning the flames when she whips off her jacket to expose the Blackamoor brooch.

I'm not making anything but I do plan to drink tea.

[quote] My partner isn't that interested in the Monarchy but likes events and pageantry. When I told him there is an official dish, the Coronation Quiche, he assumed I was making it and got excited. I am NOT making it but I felt bad and just bought two small spinach and mushroom ones at Trader Joe's, and a bottle of Port.

Your partner sounds cute if he got excited about coronation quiche.

[quote] I have some Trader Joe’s Curry Chicken Salad in the fridge. Will that do as “Coronation Chicken?”

Friggin' yanks!

I think I'll try the Coronation Quiche at some point. I mean it's vegetarian, and sounds perfectly tasty, as well as high in non-lethal proteins.

Decent of the old boy to make his big-deal coronation dish meatless.

{quote] He never succeeded in show business they way he wanted and his friendships with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Michael Ball ended in tears.

Seems Prince Edward and Michael Ball were in the news for a time, but quickly out of the news when Edwards show business venture failed. Guess that is when he was told to 'buck up and find a wife'.

^^ Looks like Michael is absolutely titillating looking at his Prince!

R254, she looks incredibly sad and so does her brother.

That frock Lady Louise is wearing is perfection. It's young but just sophisticated and dressy enough to be appropriate for a soiree.

I wonder who is the designer^.

Looks like God is pissing on His anointed.

R263

'The 19-year-old daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh opted for a Mary Katrantzou lace cocktail dress as she arrived at the private members' club Oswald's in Mayfair for a royal get together on the eve of the King's coronation.

Her mother Sophie, 58, wore the frock in 2015 when attending an award ceremony in London - and proving it's still a stylish number, Lady Louise decided to wear it tonight.'

^^^ Sorry, meant for R267

Who knows whether Edward is a happy man or not, all we see is his "dutiful" face. But I genuinely respect him for both trying to make his personal dreams come true, and for making a good job of being a working royal, when his dreams of being an actor or producer didn't come true. Sometimes life throws us disappointments or surprises, Edward seems to have dealt with his well enough.

I do hope he's found some personal happiness, and the sort of enviable work/life balance that Anne seems to have. Which is, of course, far more life than work, and don't I wish it was the same for me!

Joined by "the Wessexes"? James seems kind of young to have married already.

In addition to the Windsor-Mountbattens, there are also hordes of other royals visiting. The reception today kicked off the fun.

The Greeks Marie-Chantal in ivory and pearls looking slightly pinched around the face. Queen Anne-Marie is a too casual shirt dress, but at her age and station she looks comfortable.

Belgium The continental version of Lady Louise, the crown princess Elizabeth, who one hopes will grow into her looks. She looks like a nice person.

Dutch Princess of Orange and her hair looking good in a navy suit. If she lost 50lbs she’d be a supermodel. There are some killer cheekbones waiting to emerge. With her resources, you have to wonder why she doesn’t commit to losing the weight?

Sweden Victoria looking slightly manic in bright pink.

Jordan Rania looks thirsty as ever and her long brown dress is too high fashion to be flattering on her underweight body.

Spain Speaking of underweight, Letizia is too old to be as thin as she is and her face looks skeletal. She continues with her odd orange-pink eye shadow and aggressively curled eyelashes. She cannot be a fun spouse.

Monaco Is Charlene transitioning? Something looks very off with her tonight.

Denmark Mary looks lovely, as usual.

Norway Mette Marit looking healthy while dressing for a body she hasn’t had for 20 years.

[quote] I think I'll try the Coronation Quiche at some point. I mean it's vegetarian, and sounds perfectly tasty, as well as high in non-lethal proteins.

I couldn't find and broad/fava beans, so I assume lima beans will do.

Special Coronation Breakfast

A light May rain is a good omen.

The whole event, be it in rain or shine, will be absolutely breathtaking. What a shame for those of you who remain ignorant to both the historical and present relevance of this grand event.

I hope it's raining, windy, stormy weather

R279 Keep you fanny dry dearie.

BTW, is Prince Louis pronounced "looey" or like "Lewis"? I've never heard anyone say his name out loud.

R161 frightening photo. William is a scary dude

I have UK heritage so we’re going to record/pretend to watch the coronation then have afternoon tea and talk about everything but the coronation.

Since Camilla is going to be Queen are her kids given the Prince and Princess titles?

Hard to.imagine Camilla will be crowned with the same jeweled crown that Elizabeth wore on her coronation. Camilla hasn't earned this

No, R289, Charles is being crowned with that one (actually, he's being crowned with 2 crowns). Camilla is being crowned with the same crown that Queen Mary wore when she was Consort. Though they're changing some of the stones.

R285, I think it's pronounced "Looey"

I was out in Trafalgar Square just before 1 am tonight, and the Mall is packed already.

R289, oh yes she has. She's earned a 100 times over. I will safely bet that Charles will create titles for Camilla's two kids if they want them, and that is practically a sure thing. Your mother is the fucking Queen. So yeah. But I also bet he will give titles to the Middletons. Then he can justify Kate doing a public appearance accompanied by her mother, while William does one on his own. The working Royals are getting a bit thin. Not many of them around, and Gloucester and Kent are aging out very rapidly. Watching them in photos and videos you can tell they're very pleased Charles is using them more. But they're in their 80's. So they title Camilla's kids, and they give titles to the Middletons and they can cover more ground. I am not saying that Carol Middleton will be cutting any ribbons on her own. But she can accompany her daughter while Willie goes to another event. Although I can see James and Pippa doing something on their own. Not saying this will happen, them doing appearances. But I do believe they will be titled.

I'm on call overnight tonight. Since I'll be up, I might as well spend the evening with you bitches.

[quote]But I also bet he will give titles to the Middletons.

Those chavs? Are you daft?

We love you VOTN. At least some of us old timers do. Glad you stopped by.

I think Beatrice and Eugenie will become part time working Royals. Maybe Zara or Peter Phillips might as well. That will set the stage for Harry doing part time work. Notice I said Harry. Just HArry. Beatrice and Eugenie and Zara have commoner spouses. They are decidedly not Royals. But if they agree to it and Charles can work it out,HArry, Beatrice, Eugenie, Peter Phillips and Zara can do some particular patronages, very limited, and be viewed as part time. What that does is set the stage for a new, modern monarchy where people have personal lives and jobs, and do the royal patronage thing part time. That is William's future.

Where is it streaming? I missed on the funeral, but when we did this for Will and Kate's wedding, the Palace streamed it on YouTube.

Thankfully, I've got my laptop with me.

Charles needs to pay his fucking taxes because people are hurting right now in the UK, and this Monarch thing is going to wear thin.

I saw a live web cam of the Abbey and the streets are all blocked off and there's security but no crowds. Some people out for a walk, but it was very still and quiet.

I'm gonna take a nap shortly, but I'm getting up to watch this. My husband surprised me today when he said he'd watch it with me and make us a nice breakfast. He hears me talk about the Royals so much, that I think he's curious about what I always go on about. I love European history, and am looking forward to watching something so historical, that I've only ever read about.

DL might explode in splooge today once the gringo queens wake up from their beauty sleep, this site has never experienced a British coronation before. I recall being here during Megs' wedding and it got pretty intense. Granted, that was before the endless primetime.

Working royals is a funny term. As far as I can tell they’re actually the ones who don’t work. They’re on the dole. But the other royals all have to earn a regular living.

For R300, link to BBC live stream

Police are saying the Mall is beyond capacity, crowds are now being re-routed to St. James to watch on large screens.

Full coverage has started here via the BBC now. 6.45 am UK time right now. Everyone seems pretty excited.

One of the things I most love about these Royal events is when they interview interesting and important people - who are often specialists or the top authority in their field. They also interview people in the crowd and that is actually probably more fascinating. Often they are real characters with interesting stories which produce a chuckle or leave you thinking about their story - sometimes sad stories. Some of them dress up in flags and bring their plate collection or story of an interaction with one of the Royals. It's all a bit of good fun.

I have been watching The Windsors on Netfix this afternoon. It's actually pretty funny.

Rejoicers awake! The glorious day is here. God is preparing to put his magic into Charles in full view of the public, with the archbishop acting as the lubricant.

[quote] Charles needs to pay his fucking taxes because people are hurting right now in the UK, and this Monarch thing is going to wear thin.

Thank you, Miss Walter Bagehot, for that expert insight.

WATCH LIVE: King Charles III Coronation.

I'd watch some of it if it were on at a decent time. But I'm in Phoenix visiting my parents and flying out tomorrow. So, I'm not going to get up at 2 am to watch. I'll see the highlights and I'm sure they'll be plenty of threads here.

Done watching the first hour of coverage. Mostly some handsome soldiers marching around. Stephen Fry showed up. That's about it, so far.

Breakfast TV here in the UK is reaching new depths of sycophantic ecstasy watching people arrive at Westminster Abbey. I think that’s enough for me. I’m going out for lunch with friends.

Considering Charles is trying to reduce the number of royals, it’s next to impossible he will bestow titles on the Middletons or Camilla’s kids. He only grudgingly gave Edward the Duke of Edinburgh title and awkwardly - seemingly unwilling - recognized his own grandchildren’s titles. Unlike a Disney films, kings cannot arbitrarily hand out titles without suffering some real consequences. The royal family is dependent on public goodwill and there is no appetite for new royal titles.

I could see a future King William ennobling his father-in-law, but that’s about it.

Emma Thompson and her husband the actor Greg Wise are shown coming into Westminster Abbey

This is the reason for creating new Marquessates. Below a Duke, above and Earl and Baron.

OMG I just heard a commentator say that Charles has not put a foot wrong, using language to describe his mother. 🤮

In her interview the other day, Princess Anne seemed to think the monarchy had been slimmed down enough and couldn't be cut any further.

One expert was talking about the Black Prince Ruby without mentioning that it isn't a ruby at all.

I have zero interest in watching the coronation events because King Charles III is old and ugly instead of young and hot.

The Middletons made their own money. They don’t need titles to validate them.

Where should I go to watch a broadcast that doesn’t go out of its way to kiss Charles’ ass? BBC News and Sky have been embarrassing.

R321: The longtime holder of the title “Hardest Working Royal” has been Princess Anne, who is #16 in the line of succession. Unfortunately, everyone between her and Charles is too young, too old, or too uninterested in performing Royal engagements…I think Charles himself is experiencing what happens once the slimming down process begins.

Jamie Oliver proves that time is a harsh mistress.

Jamie Oliver, is in need of someone who knows how to tie A WINDSOR KNOT.

Another hour of coverage - besides Judi Dench, which someone else mentioned, there was also Maggie Smith, Emma Thompson and Joanna Lumley.

The BBC is really scraping the bottom of the barrel if the best they can do is an aged Jamie Oliver talking about KCIII's plans to feed British schoolchildren.

I wonder if Camilla is getting in her last sips of alcohol, right now.

[quote]In her interview the other day, Princess Anne seemed to think the monarchy had been slimmed down enough and couldn't be cut any further.

Slimmed down enough for what??

So, FLOTUS is who we sent?

I figured that would go to the VP. She looks great, tho.

CNN’s commentator just said the reason Americans were interested in the coronation was because Meghan Markle married into the royal family. Good grief! Switched to the BBC’s live stream and the music is lovely.

DW News has no comments whatsoever.

The Middletons may be brassy as fuck, Hertfordshire/Essex pretending to be Gloucestershire, but they did work - at least the parents did. And they may also have injected some non-ugly into a family that sorely needs it.

The PBS coverage is far superior to CNN. I hate all the talking heads on American news media.

Imagine having to sit in Westminster Abbey and have to urinate?

I wonder how many restrooms are in there and how close they are.

The BBC has been focusing on the music, and it’s lovely. Just saw Macron and mommy arrive.

I'm liking this Royal Family coverage.

Silent, nobody saying the same thing over and over.

It's beautiful so far. Rainy day in May — could anything be more British?

Nobody does pomp and circumstance like the Brits.

What in the carousel music is this organ interlude? I feel like I’m watching a silent film in an old vaudeville house.

Cherie Blairs face is collapsing. She looks like a sad dog

Where's Theresa May? Where's BoJo? Where's Liz Truss?

I have it on BBC Live stream on YouTube. Is there any reason to watch a different network or stream?

I’m expecting some protestors to appear (Republicans and Extinction Rebellion folk). Some republicans have already been detained by the police, and it is not clear why.

I bet they are released later this morning, with it all being declared to be a misunderstanding.

Oh, there they are.

Glad to know BoJo got a haircut before this.

Theresa May has arrived, cosplaying as a 1920s flapper.

Her love of clothes, colour and jewellery is one of the few endearing things about her.

Oh, Lord, what is the Governor General of Canada wearing?

Commonwealth leaders always look like one’s poor, hillbilly relations.

Insomnia really does lead one down a dark and self-destructive path.

Rishi looking ass-fucked to death after getting his cock cleaned in the local election wipeout yesterday.

The Guardian and Daily Mail reported this week that half of the Commonwealth Realms want to become independent, which lead to a spike in UK Google searches for “what are the Commonwealth Realms?”.

Given the weather, it seems like God really isn't that into Chuck.

Not a fan of the blue dreadlocks on the horses.

[quote]The Guardian and Daily Mail reported this week that half of the Commonwealth Realms want to become independent, which lead to a spike in UK Google searches for “what are the Commonwealth Realms?”.

I predicted that. The Commonwealth held together because of Lilibet, but Chuck is not his mother.

"Just a light drizzle, nothing more than that."

Babe, the weather looks like absolute shit, it's as if the gods themselves are crying because this nonsense is still a thing in 2023.

They were waddling in, some of those commonwealth leaders and spouses. Sloth.

It must be a great responsibility knowing that one has been chosen by God to be king.

[quote] Rishi looking ass-fucked to death after getting his cock cleaned in the local election wipeout yesterday.

This week’s elections are very likely the reason why the coronation was set for this date. The government will be glad of the distraction.

The grey horses are elegant.

I love that sound of multiple horseshoes meeting ground.

[quote]Babe, the weather looks like absolute shit, it's as if the gods themselves are crying because this nonsense is still a thing in 2023.

Yes. It's dreary AF.

Also, remembering how packed the streets were for William and Kate's wedding, unless they're actually capacity controlling this, it seems like the public isn't that into it.

It’s amazing that they’ve hidden the modern updates to the coach so well. You really wonder how they kid the hydraulics and A/C.

This thread is so fucking slow, WHET klan grannies?

That view of the carriage riding down The Mall with all those Union Jacks and the palace in the back.. beautiful.

What's the flag flying over Buckingham Palace?

Where is Oprah and Gayle?

I wonder what Queen Camilla is thinking right now. Happy? Triumphant? Apprehensive? Terrified?

She must eb very aware of not appearing too delighted.

The weather is no omen. It rained and was much colder for the Queen’s coronation.

R368 royal standard, if I’m not mistaken

How many horses are involved in this day? (besides the obvious human ones)

[quote]She must eb very aware of not appearing too delighted.

Her inner monolog is probably something to the effect of "I win, motherfuckers."

I am hoping that the ghost of Diana's shows up in the Abbey like the ghost of Fruma Sarah.

Some of those horsies are super unruly, what's going on?

r376 Animals are especially apt when it comes to sensing looming evil.

[quote]I am hoping that the ghost of Diana's shows up in the Abbey like the ghost of Fruma Sarah.

If a lightning bolt strikes the Abbey, we'll have our answer.

I was thinking the same, R376 — I find it amusing how some of the horses are not having it

Camilla's ex is at the coronation Would Princess Diana have attended had she been alive?

Diana is there in spirit ready to receive her deserved crown.

There's a decent turnout on the streets.

They've got to be relieved about that.

After all, besides the official and religious purpose of the Coronation, I'm also looking at a promotion for tourism, right?

The horse are giving everyone a rough ride, aren't they?

The sky does show why you usually only do state events in the UK after June to try and summon the good weather. Still its better than that time at the diamond jubilee where it was raining so bad it looked Phil was going to start having to bail out the boat.

Yes, R380 — the Spencers, naturally, are avid monarchists. Diana would have shown up.

If Diana is actually still alive and has been somewhere in hiding, now is the time to make her move. Shove her usurper off the consort’s throne.

If they'd put Anne in charge of the horses, none of this would have happened.

This doesn’t really count as rain. Not proper rain.

Look at the footage of QE2’s coronation if you want to see rain.

The anointing will be screened off so nobody will see the oil burst into flamed. They will be so removed from the attendees that nobody will smell it either

Any DL horse whisperers here?

Why do they keep bobbing their heads up and down?

Beatrice and Eugenia and their husbands are tasked with keeping Harry preoccupied and behaved

[quote]There's a decent turnout on the streets.

Honestly, it looks sparse to me.

I'm reminded of the alternate universe of V For Vendetta, when Zara was Queen.

Black sheep officially in tha haus.

Ridiculous that all the BBC commentators say the same script about Duchess M unable to attend do to the son's birthday party.

that silver horse is beautiful.

Is Anne in her uniform again?

And has anyone checked on Princess Michael of Kent?

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester look suitably regal.

Can't believe Truss is there. I'd have pulled a sickie out of embarrassment if I were her.

Beatrice's dress would be lovely if it weren't for the puffy sleeves.

Anne is looking like a person who is wearing their entire wardrobe on a plane rather than pay extra for luggage.

I think it’s fine, R398 — better to not give that hussy any more coverage than necessary. If her name gets mentioned only once today, that’s one time too many.

72 year old Princess Royal is going to ride a horse behind the coach on the way back. Impressive.

Anne looks so commanding, she'd've looked glorious on that throne tonight. Alas...

I hope Megan released pictures of the birthday party at Chucky Cheese.

[quote]Can't believe Truss is there. I'd have pulled a sickie out of embarrassment if I were her.

Liz of 49 Days...But she gets to eat out on that for the rest of her life.

[quote]72 year old Princess Royal is going to ride a horse behind the coach on the way back. Impressive.

There's a reason Anne became my favorite member of the Firm.

r396 Its twenty to Eleven on a Saturday morning and raining. You'll only really be able to judge how many turned up when they open up the mall for the balcony appearance in the afternoon. If its not too many you'll probably get some Trump inauguration like pictures kicking around.

Will Elon Musk ban BBC as state propaganda?

The Royal standard flying over the palace is the size of a clipper ship’s sail, very theatrical, love it.

Anne should have been the Queen. Charles is so C list.

I didn't see any European Royalty enter. Were they seated first?

R413 I just spotted the Dutch King and Queen, also the Spanish King

Harry is seated behind Anne.

I don't hate Markle. I dislike her.

Seriously, she really should not have avoided being there. She's watching this and I think she may be regretting it now, if not for herself, on behalf of their children

Good thing Harold is tall because The Princess Royal's red feather is quite high.

They arrived a little bit early. Charles must want to throw a fit

R413, the foreign royals are sitting across the aisle from the British Royal Family. King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands is there, and the King of Jordan.

Damian, er, excuse me, I mean Louis!

camilla looks nasty. Her dress is caught up in her legs. She's wearing white high heels like a hooker

The Middletons are in row 5, just behind the Royal Family.

Charles looks old as fuck.

The Duke of Westminster was carrying the standard of England.

Is that Major Johnny I spy telling the kids off for holding Charles robes wrong?

Ooh the hunky Scot is there! Right behind KC3

The pages of honour are cute English white boys. Not multi-multi yet.

YES r427!! Right behind the King

Did you spot Charles complaining about something to the priest just then? He is such a bitch.

It's good to see so many people of colour in today's proceedings.

Kate actually looks stunning in her royal regalia, while Camilla looks like she rolled out of bed.

Camilla looks great. So does KC.

He looks happy.

I've always liked Charles, ever since he started talking about environmentalism, way back in the day.

Camilla looks nice. Her dress is really pretty, and Charles looks oldish and distinguished. Quite right.

an explosion or something similar would liven things up.

This looks like the opening of a Monte Python movie. Cue the Big Foot

[quote]I don't hate Markle. I dislike her. Seriously, she really should not have avoided being there. She's watching this and I think she may be regretting it now, if not for herself, on behalf of their children

You're a GD liar. You're entire life is spent posting day and night about Meghan. This is a disgusting event. It's a $100 million dollar, "how great am I party" to charles and his former mistress. Parading all these riches in a church

I feel by her vaguely bemused expression Camilla may have had a drop or 2 of gin. Or the surrealness of what's happening has just hit her. Or both!

CNN Anderson Cooper has given us a heads up that Looey/Louis is not normal. He said Looey will retire with his nanny when ceremony begins

Who's the stud in the kilt?

[quote] Camilla looks nice. Her dress is really pretty,

are you kidding? it big and misshappen. It makes her look bigger than ever

Who is the young dishy soldier in black at the end of Camilla's train?

[quote] It's good to see so many people of colour in today's proceedings.

It’s a wonderful way to give the bitch Meghan the middle finger.

Why does Camilla look like she will burst out in laughter?

Is this the Andrew Lloyd music? It's very theatrical and movie like.

I know it’s silly, but it’s hard not to imagine Diana on this day.

Perhaps the Crown is convinced that the investment from the public coffers will pay dividends with increased tourist dollars.

Camilla has really saggy titties.

Camiller looking like a fucking Quasimodo in that outfit, Jesus Christ.

Vivat Regina Camilla!

Mind you, she looks terrified.

[quote]I feel by her vaguely bemused expression Camilla may have had a drop or 2 of gin. Or the surrealness of what's happening has just hit her. Or both!

whores always get funny when they're in a church

Yeah, Camilla looks awful, but she has on an amazing necklace.

That old bitch is drunk as a skunk

He must be feeling overwhelmed - almost like having your entire life flashing before your eyes. He must be thinking of his parents but knowing they had to be dead for him to be there. …. Harry’s bald spot is getting enormous.

R447 can we please not make everything about her?

It's almost like Camilla knows she doesn't belong there

Kate looks like a Disney princess.

Those poor choristers having to get their mouths around the words "vivat regina Camilla" to tune. That's a new addition to the ceremony presumably now she's Queen not Queen consort

[quote]Perhaps the Crown is convinced that the investment from the public coffers will pay dividends with increased tourist dollars.

It won't. There weren't that many people. Royal weddings have lots and lots more tourists

Which tiara is Kate wearing? It’s a bit too overwhelming, but she always looks best with her hair up. Charlotte looks cute with her similar tiara.

Camilla looks to be developing a hunchback. But then, a lot of old people get that hunched over look.

Is Charles such a weepy sentimental man, always seem to be over emotional in these things

Crazy to think that little homosexual paige boy is gonna ruin all of this one day by insisting his man gets crowned alongside him.

Ahhh that choirboy who welcomed Charles. Adorable.

Seeing a diamond the size of a lemon in the scepter is quite a sight.

This thread doesn't update quickly, even when I refresh.

[quote]It’s a wonderful way to give the bitch Meghan the middle finger.

Actually it looks exactly as it is, them inviting a bunch of black people they don't know, just so people won't call them out for their racism.

It's fake.

[quote] RIP PRINCESS DIANA

VIVAT REGINA CAMILLA!

I does sadden me that Diana is not sitting there next to Charles awaiting her justly deserved coronation.

That 12 year old boy handled being the first person to speak solo in this better than I would. I'd have probably burst into tears and legged it out of the abbey.

Yes, that boy was very composed.

They also invited a lot of very large fat ladies.

who has to dust that place?

ugh

Holy shit…that Finney guy was hot…the St George Cross holder.

How many goddamn thrones does a man need?

Whoever did Cammy's hair should be drawn and quartered. She looks rather bedraggled, as if she just came in out of the rain.

Ladies wear tiaras in the evening.

Charles looks like he is overcome with emotion. I hope he doesn’t keel over before the end of the ceremony.

charles looks terrible. He's so old. The Queen really should have stepped back a couple of decades ago

Part II Thread when needed

Enough fawnication over that little boy already please. Sheesh.

all these scots. are they sending them a message?

Camilla doesn't look like she's feeling well. Seriously

Good Lord, he couldn't have learned the little bits he has to say without the aid of cue cards?

[quote] Enough fawnication over that little boy already please

He's 74. Even by DL elder gay standards calling him a little boy is a stretch.

This pageant is just absurd in this modern day!

[quote]Whoever did Cammy's hair should be drawn and quartered. She looks rather bedraggled, as if she just came in out of the rain.

She did just come out of the rain. God is crying that these two old fools are being crowned

But if he had gotten one word wrong, we'd never hear the end of it, R489.

[quote]Camilla doesn't look like she's feeling well. Seriously

She looks like she sat on a tack.

This might be the very last time we're seeing fat people at a coronation, thanks to Ozempic. So take it all in while you still can!

Are Andrew and Fergie even at Westminster?

I find this to be fascinating as I always am when there's a wedding or funeral for the royals.

I've been to Westminster - it's really something to wander through and around.

Sausage fingers on display

His mother did it so much better.

Wake me when this drag show is oveh.

I gotta say, the current Archbishop of Canterbury doesn't have nearly the resonate speaking voice of his predecessor.

R496 Andrew is, Fergie is not.

The horses had it right. Something is rotten.

Camilla looks so stupid with that dumb grin on her face. I'd pay anything to see her keel over

After today all he has left to do is die.

Camilla looks out of place

OR for someone to scream out Diana's name

It’s important for the king to swear to preserve the Protestant faith. Let no Catholic sit upon the throne.

Charles needs a general tightening around the punim. Those jowls are hanging lower than ever.

I believe Andrew is sat behing the flower arrangement originally planned for the seat in front of Baroness Kilkeel.

Did they have a rehearsal for this?

[quote] This pageant is just absurd in this modern day!

absurd, majestic, ritualistic, over-the-top, solemn, silly and all in real time on my TV.

This is rare and I'm loving it.

When does the electrical parade start mum?

[quote] I hope he doesn’t keel over before the end of the ceremony.

If he does, William and Kate are ready to step in.

Gawd they are so fuckin OLD!

Still waiting for the Python Big Foot.

The fur looks RATTY and dull. Like Great Grandmother's old fur found rotting in an armoire.

Are there girls in the boys choir?

To R513’s point, it’s shocking Charles has had to read off of paper and several promote have been missed. It’s like they only did a day of rehearsal.

The choir looks quite fetching!

Shouldn't ermine be whiter?

Love the Tudor outfits an the boys in the front.

R12...

To the King (over the water)...King Francis, born Franz, Duke of Bavaria

Someone check the archival footage -- did QE2 have cue cards or not?

Enough of all this warbling! Move on, move on with it!!

His whole life has been leading up to this moment, and it wouldn’t do to look too happy. He looks grave and pensive. He’s an old man, whose time has come a little late, but he is doing fine.

[quote] Shouldn't ermine be whiter

I thought the top part of Charles' robe looked a might tatty.

The camera work in this seems very amateurish. Constantly panning to Charles and Camilla who have nothing to do but twiddle their thumbs while being sang at. At the Queens they seemed to avoid filming her in the waiting around bits presumably out of deference. Now we get 3 minutes of Charles thinking about dinner as he listens to the Nicene Creed

Then again it matches Camilla's ratchet hair.

This is unbelievably boring. Louis is probably 2 minutes away from punching Kate.

Sprinkles of black everywhere, so fake

I am hoping that the Vicar of Dibley has a reading.

Rishi Sunak weighs 90 lbs.

At least we don't have to listen to Boris Johnson.

How many Dukes and Duchesses are asking "who is that pleasant looking paki fellow and why is he speaking in this cathedral?"

The Hindu PM is reading from Corinthians. Sure.

Who’s the lisping Indian?

So what happens if Georgie needs to be tinkle real bad?

Rishi your days are numbered at # 10

Do not suffer your face to look upon him.!! Get thee behind me Ginger Satan!

Ant and Dec could recruit Harry for I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here.

[quote] Is ermine an animal?

Yes, it's a type of weasel, like a mink, or King Charles.

Kate middleton wore Diana's earrings says Daily Fail

[quote] Shouldn't ermine be whiter?

On DL we even expect the ermine to not be white adjacent. DL now turns to give side eye to the papist Edo Mapelli Mozzi.

Now DL will go crazy with the swaying black gospel choir.

Ermine is like an albino ferret.

Oh my God, now we've got this lot who look like they're having seizures.

Charles should take an oath to be the undoubted king of all English speaking peoples and all the former colonies. He already serves that function informally.

That members of this choir are the best-dressed people there!

R532 Agreed. We could be watching Louis fidgeting and getting the side eye from Charlotte while William's bald head turns red.

All that wiggling is beneath the dignity of the occasia.

I told you all, that inviting all these black people was FAKE as shit

Well this is... Certainly an update to the usual ceremony.

There’s always got to be one really dissonant piece in any of these events.

All Hail Funky Town get down with you bad honkie self.

"Oh my lord the stretchaneeny white trousers on the negro singers. It's all a bit much!"

What’s the point of having a gospel choir if they’re going to sing boring ass hymnals you’d hear at Mormon church in Provo?,

The UK has a record of not excluding black people from being part of the empire.

Tom Parker Bowles seen grimacing behind members of the black choir group just now.

Why is Kate laughing at the black choir?

R556, you'd be complaining if they didn't, so just shut up.

The Archbishop appears to have the proportions of a Pez dispenser.

Are we supposed to believe God wants Charles to be King?

Shoulder pads Your Grace?

Those guys in the Ascension Choir were good-looking!

Sure, Your Grace, let's talk about Jesus making a kingdom for the poor when they've spent how many millions of pounds on this.

Where’s the gay men’s choir?

It’s cute, and appropriate, Louis is dressed like a Bond villain.

The trolls have arrived.

Kate was smiling at the gospel choir, not laughing at them.

[quote]Shoulder pads Your Grace?

No thank you. Knee pads will do nicely.

I'm glad they didn't pull out a square of cardboard.

This thread and website are so buggy.

What the hell is this bit? Its the coronation not Charles Windsor this is your life.

Kate was admiring the ample bulges displayed by the men in the gospel choir.

[quote] "Oh my lord the stretchaneeny white trousers on the negro singers. It's all a bit much!"

R568 - Mamie Eisenhower

The ermine on the robes looks tatty because it is, it's old and recycled from prior robes. They aren't ever using fresh fur, not in these times. It's probably a hundred years old.

Why is Lady Louise dressed like an eighty-two-year-old?

R585 Thought it was just me, it's going nowhere on mobile right now. The new thread is faster, however.

[quote] Are we supposed to believe God wants Charles to be King?

God's more concerned about who wins the Super Bowl.

Props to Katie she's the only one who nailed it.

Oh please, everyone knows they just poured that oil out of a Wesson bottle in the Cathedral's kitchen.

We can head over to Part II now I think.

Charles and Camilla are dowdy, but William and Kate are regal and resplendent. I would want them on my coinage.

what? oh. you people.

'cept for these words, not paying attention.

Part II thread refreshed better for the moment.

The Archbishop looks very comfortable on his knees…although Westminster is no private room in a bathhouse 👀

Harry’s bald spot is roughly the size of Papua New Guinea.

Notice there are so few good looking people. Guess that's true of everywhere but LA.

[quote] I would want them on my coinage.

R596 want's William in his coin slot.

Erecting the Bouncy House?

The gay guys just put up the dressing room.

Is Johnny blowing him behind the screen?

If the thrones a rocking don't come knocking!

Charlie looks like a waiter in a bad French restaurant.

Love the buckles on His Maj shoes .Worn the same ones for my 6th grade Thanksgiving Pageant

Nothing beats Greek Orthodox chanting to put the fear of God into ya.